TM 10-1670-280-23&P 0044 00
DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
100-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO PARACHUTE
CANOPY LINE
0044 00-1
THIS TASK COVERS:
Replace
Tools
Pot, Melting (Item 16, WP 0050 00)
Sewing Machine, Medium-Duty (Item 23, WP 0050 00)
Sewing Machine, Zig-Zag (Item 24, WP 0050 00)
Materials/Parts
Beeswax, Technical (Item 1, WP 0059 00)
Cord, Nylon, Type III (Item 12/13, WP 0059 00)
Marking Aid (Item 21/22, WP 0059 00)
Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 41/42, WP 0059 00)
Wax, Paraffin (Item 43, WP 0059 00)
Webbing, Nylon, Type I, 9/16-IN. Wide (Item 48, WP 0059 00)
Personnel Required
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Equipment Condition
Cleaned (WP 0008 00).
Inspected (WP 0009 00).
Unpacked, canopy laid out flat
on repair table.
References
WP 0045 00
REPLACE
1. Replacing a suspension line. When a suspension line portion of a canopy line is damaged beyond the
limitations for splicing, or the core threads are damaged to any extent, the suspension line will be
replaced. Replace a damaged suspension line from the lower lateral band to the attaching connector link
assembly by fabricating as follows:
a.
Place the canopy assembly in proper layout on a suitable work surface and trace the affected
suspension line from the point of attachment at the lower lateral band to the respective connector link
assembly.
b.
Remove the lower radial line reinforcement tape at the canopy skirt by cutting the stitching securing
the tape length to the canopy.
c.
Further cut the stitching securing the V-tab and original suspension line together.
d.
Remove the original suspension line by cutting the line length at the applicable connector link
assembly and at the lower edge of the lower lateral band, just above the V-tab.
e.
Secure the loose end of the radial line using temporary tacking or pushpins.
